Tulane University

Tulane University requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Tulane University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Tulane University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 87% of students who start college at Tulane University complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Tulane University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Tulane University?

Tulane University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Tulane University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Tulane University

When choosing a major, Tulane University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Tulane University.Tulane University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Tulane University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tulane University

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Does Tulane University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Tulane University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Tulane University Have An Online Program?

✅ Tulane University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Tulane University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Tulane University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Tulane University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Tulane University true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Tulane University.

Does Tulane University Require Internships?

❌ Tulane University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Tulane University does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Tulane University

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Tulane University Library

The main library on campus is the Howard Tilton Memorial Library and there are 8 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Tulane University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Tulane offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Public health tropical medicine, science and engineering

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Tulane University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Tulane University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Tulane University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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